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Can I Cut Nicoderm Patches In Half?

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Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015
Question: can i cut nicoderm extended release patches step 1 in half?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Better to avoid cutting

Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
The fact remains that the patches have been made to give a certain dose of medicine.
If you cut them, the dose will become unreliable.
so I would suggest that you avoid cutting the patch.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal. .
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Can I Cut Nicoderm Patches In Half?

Brief Answer: Better to avoid cutting Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. The fact remains that the patches have been made to give a certain dose of medicine. If you cut them, the dose will become unreliable. so I would suggest that you avoid cutting the patch. I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal. .